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Gulshen Family History

Gulshen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gulden, Goshen, Gershen, Gushee, Cushen, Usher, Olsen, Shen, Mullen

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Where is the Gulshen family from?

You can see how Gulshen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulshen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulshen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gulshen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gulshen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gulshen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Gulshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulshen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Gulshen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Gulshen. For the veterans among your Gulshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulshen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gulshen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gulshen in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulshen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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